Why would you comply? The case of parking your bike at Leiden University

The Corona era swiftly got us tuned into signs guiding our navigation through public space; arrows told us to keep 1.5 metres distance and in which direction to walk, pictograms informed us how many people were allowed in a certain space and when to wear masks.

Marieke Kluin and Danielle Chevalier • November 15, 2021

The Comstock Laws: The puritan past influencing modern regulation

Anthony Comstock dedicated his life to supervising the morality of American society. Looking back on his story sheds light on the challenges faced by modern anti-obscenity groups.

Hannah DeLacey • April 15, 2020

The fallacy of reactive regulation: AI bias as an unchecked tool of systemic oppression

The rapid integration of new artificial intelligence systems into our lives has raised a number of grave human rights concerns. A proactive regulatory framework is necessary to address the potential for profuse systemic bias in these systems.

Waruguru Gaitho • January 08, 2020 • 1 comment

The U.S. ‘Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017’ as an example for EU regulation?

Unsecure Internet of Things devices and networks are increasingly problematic for the security of IT networks, telecommunications and the internet. EU regulation is lagging behind. A new US Bill may serve as an example of how to address this situation.

Pieter Kalis • October 16, 2017

Has business lost the battle for TTIP?

With German minister of Economic Affairs Gabriel and French president Hollande declaring failure of the negotiations between the US and the EU on TTIP, which would further integrate their economies, official enthusiasm for the deal has also disappeared.

Joop de Kort • September 06, 2016

State aid is simply wrong

Although state aid can be a profitable business for governments and although it seems to save companies and safeguard employment, it should be abolished from our capitalistic system. State aid is simply wrong.

Jan Adriaanse • April 20, 2012 • 1 comment

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